Randall’s Roopak Solo at South Asian Classical Music Society of Chicago Event 3/19/2023

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Time of Solo: 1:55 PM Randall's Roopak Taal (7 Beats) Solo will be presented as follows: Akash is playing a lehara in Raag Basant. Theka played at single time, one-and-a-half speed, double time, ending with tehai/tihai Peshkar based on a tintaal peshkar from Ustad AmedjanThirakwa which I adapted for roopak taal. Theme and variations ending … Continue reading Randall’s Roopak Solo at South Asian Classical Music Society of Chicago Event 3/19/2023

Tabla Solo in Jai Taal, 13 beat cycle

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This was a performance for a live virtual audience in wake of Corona Virus quarantines, 3/2020. Solo starts at 16:00 (after sound check) Since many are stuck at home, isolated from each other with few places to go and socialize, I thought sharing this tabla solo I've been working on would be a good opportunity … Continue reading Tabla Solo in Jai Taal, 13 beat cycle

“Modus Oper-Randy Jamrok”: TABLA SOLO IN ROOPAL TAAL

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"A modus operandi is someone's habits of working, particularly in the context of business or criminal investigations, but also more generally. It is a Latin phrase, approximately translated as method or mode of operating." "Modus Oper-Randy Jamrok" is the title of my latest Roopak Taal tabla solo because Randy is my nickname, and because my … Continue reading “Modus Oper-Randy Jamrok”: TABLA SOLO IN ROOPAL TAAL

Post #7 2018–“On the Wrong Rela (Rail)” Randall Jamrok Tabla Solo in Ektaal

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My latest recording, "On the Wrong Rela (Rail)" is a tabla solo in Ektaal (12 beats). The theme is being on the wrong train, which often happens to me in the city of Chicago. Also, being on the wrong metaphorical train relating to life in general, as everyone finds themselves once in a while. The tabla … Continue reading Post #7 2018–“On the Wrong Rela (Rail)” Randall Jamrok Tabla Solo in Ektaal

December 2017 — Ramesh Mishra

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In 2001, I had the great opportunity to perform a student recital with an amazing musician: Pandit Ramesh Mishra. This incredible opportunity was all set up by my Guru, Pandit Samir Chatterjee. I found out recently, that Pandit Ramesh Mishra passed away earlier this year in 2017. During that recital, I was excited and flattered … Continue reading December 2017 — Ramesh Mishra